Kaitlyn Pratt
FOX 5 Atlanta welcomed Kaitlyn Pratt as a general assignment reporter in 2008. She now gets up before the sun to anchor Good Day Atlanta on the weekends and report during the week.
Her career has also included stops in Savannah and Macon. Kaitlyn started her news journey in Boston as a news writer and field producer.
Kaitlyn’s work has been honored with an Emmy nomination for breaking news and a Regional Edward R. Murrow award for Continuing Coverage of the Troy Davis death-row case. The Associated Press has also recognized Kaitlyn with its award for Best General Assignment Reporting.
When she’s not at work, Kaitlyn focuses on traveling and yoga. She’s working on her first children’s book. Kaitlyn and her husband also enjoy wrangling their three rescue dogs.
The latest from Kaitlyn Pratt
New details emerge as Gwinnett mom gets bond in hot-car death
A Gwinnett County judge granted a $5,000 bond Wednesday for Deja Coleman, who is charged in the hot-car death of her 16-month-old son, Daniel.
Massive South Fulton fire under control, cause remains unknown
South Fulton firefighters battled a massive recycling facility fire on Mallory Road that forced airport flight pattern shifts and triggered a local smoke advisory Sunday evening.
Georgia officer ambushed; suspect dead after reportedly shooting self
The GBI says Warm Springs Police Officer Chris Fisher was sitting in his patrol car when a gunman pulled alongside him and opened fire late Tuesday.
Woman killed at Defoors Ferry Road apartment complex identified
Atlanta police are investigating a deadly shooting that left a 22-year-old woman dead early Tuesday morning at an apartment complex in northwest Atlanta.
North Point Mall redevelopment proposal brings crowd to City Hall
Alpharetta officials are considering a major redevelopment of North Point Mall that could include a sports complex tied to a potential NHL franchise.
South Fulton park activities suspended over West Nile virus test
Fulton County health officials detected West Nile Virus in mosquitoes collected near Old National Park in South Fulton.
Hot car death: Defense attorney asks judge to drop Gwinnett murder charge
A Gwinnett County mother charged with second-degree murder in her 1-year-old son's hot car death had her case moved to Superior Court Tuesday.
DeKalb family grieving after missing mother found at Ellenwood lake
DeKalb County authorities confirmed that 70-year-old Joanne Howell was found dead at Misty Lake in Ellenwood.
Gwinnett County students head back to school today
Gwinnett County Public Schools begins the new school year Wednesday, welcoming students back across the district.
26-year-old man killed late Monday in downtown Atlanta area
Atlanta police have detained a person of interest after a 26-year-old man was fatally shot late Monday at an apartment complex on Joseph E. Boone Boulevard.